Deployment of extra gardaí to Dundalk confirmed

19 October 2015

It's been officially confirmed that following the murder of Garda Tony Golden in Omeath, eight days ago, the Garda Commissioner Noirín O'Sullivan has directed an additional 25 uniformed gardaí be deployed to Dundalk Garda Station to support frontline policing and uniform patrols.
The father of three was gunned down by 24 year old Adrian Crevan Mackin, who also opened fire on the mother of his two children, Siobhan Phillips when Garda Golden escorted her to collect personal items.
The Garda Press office says in addition to the extra uniformed officers, a targeted intelligence-led investigation has been established into serious crime in the area - which includes resources attached to National garda units.